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stung when the bedbugs bit me, but I would not kill them. I would catch them and put them in a spittoon covered with a piece of paper so they could not get away. When morning came, I would release the

The author shares her lifelong passion for cleanliness and orderliness, rooted in a disciplined upbringing at Wat Paknam. Through meditation, she recalls past lives that have contributed to her self-t

14. FOR YOUR OWN BENEFIT AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF OTHERS I do things for my own benefit and for the benefit of others. We should do something worthwhile for ourselves. After having done something worthw

เนื้อหาเน้นการทำสิ่งที่มีคุณค่าให้กับตัวเองและผู้อื่น เราควรให้ความสำคัญกับชีวิตในปัจจุบัน แทนที่จะกังวลเกี่ยวกับชีวิตในอดีต ตัวอย่างเช่น การกระทำที่มีประโยชน์ในชีวิตนี้อาจช่วยให้เราเติบโตและทำให้ชีวิ

198. DON'T BE RECKLESS ABOUT YOUR AGE We are already old. Don't think that you are still young. Reflect on aging. If you get carried away with thinking that you are still young and do things that you

เนื้อหานี้สะท้อนถึงความสำคัญของการยอมรับอายุและการเตรียมตัวสำหรับความท้าทายในชีวิต เน้นการสะสมคุณธรรมที่เป็นอมตะเพื่อช่วยให้หลุดพ้นจากกิเลส การใช้ชีวิตอย่างมีสติและไม่คิดว่าเป็นหนุ่มสาวอยู่ตลอดไป สิ่ง

HURRY ON You are young. You are strong. Row your boat as hard as you can. Hurry and continue to row on. Don’t be bothered if others slow down. For us, we must make the best of our own life.

This passage urges individuals to take action in their lives, emphasizing the importance of striving for goodness and remaining steadfast in their pursuits. It highlights the belief that this life is

30. BE MODEST I'm not the ambitious type. I don't want to be popular nor famous like others. This has been a characteristic of mine for a long time. When I lived at Wat Paknam and practiced high-leve

This text reflects on the values of modesty and the pursuit of virtue through consistent good deeds. The author shares experiences from their time at Wat Paknam, where humility and quietude were key t

SEEN TO possess a special intuition. Although I never went to school, I have a good sense about people. I see through them, but I prefer to keep it to myself. If I'm not adept with people, I would not

46. DHAMMA SO SUBTLE & PROFOUND My meditation skills are so subtle and profound that, even while I am eating my meals, I can see animals eating animals. When I look inside me, inside my intestines, I

เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับสมาธิและความเข้าใจในธรรมะที่ลึกซึ้ง ซึ่งรวมถึงการสังเกตการบริโภคในโลกและความรู้เกี่ยวกับการทำสมาธิที่แท้จริงที่ได้รับการถ่ายทอดโดยหลวงพ่อวัดป่าน้ำและการสังเกตเรื่องราวการกระทำและผลกรรม

KNOWLEDGE BEYOND DESCRIPTION I have continuously performed virtuous deeds for many decades. I practiced super-advanced meditation directly with Luang Por Wat Paknam endlessly. I absorbed the knowledge

เนื้อหานี้นำเสนอความรู้เกี่ยวกับการทำสมาธิอย่างลึกซึ้งที่ได้รับจากหลวงพ่อวัดปากน้ำ ผู้บรรยายได้เน้นถึงการทำความดีและการสูญเสียศักยภาพที่อยู่ภายใน ตัวอย่างหนึ่งคือพื้นที่ 200 ไร่ที่มอบให้กับศูนย์พุทธธร

50. HOLD ON TIGHTLY How does one get left behind? When Luangpi Chittachai Mahachitto was not busy with his responsibilities during the temple's construction, he spent a lot of time meditating. He ha

บทความนี้นำเสนอการเรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของการถือมั่นในสมาธิและการปฏิบัติตามเส้นทางสู่ความรู้แจ้ง โดยใช้คำสอนของหลวงปู่ชิตตชัย มหาชิตฺโตเป็นกรณีศึกษา การเดินทางสู่การบรรลุธรรมต้องใช้ความอดทนและมีส

52. MEDITATIVE POWER When it comes to meditation, I have practiced thoroughly and became so proficient that I can comprehend everything, knowing what and where everything is. When it comes time to m

This text discusses the practice of meditation, highlighting the author's proficiency in achieving a deep understanding and focus during sessions. The author emphasizes the importance of separating me

53. RELINQUISH ALL ELSE Merely meditating and reciting the mantra "samma arahang" will create merit. It is not easy to attain Dhammanetya when the mind wants to dart here and there around the entire

The text emphasizes the significance of meditating and reciting the mantra 'samma arahang' to create merit. To attain Dhammanetya, one must bring the mind back to focus, specifically above the navel,

56. TO SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE PERFECTIONS, ONE NEED TO EMBRACE MEDITATION We were born to pursue virtues. Strive to perform good deeds. If you wish to successfully pursue Perfections, you need to “attac

In the pursuit of Perfections, one must focus on mental development rather than attachment to people. Meditation serves as a vital practice to overcome false views and achieve personal merit. As exper

58. THE MOST IMPORTANT DUTY Our perseverance in meditation should grow stronger every single day of our lives. Before I attained Dhamma*, I kept myself mentally focused at all times, whether I was sit

Meditation is emphasized as essential for achieving Dhamma, the ultimate goal in life. The text discusses the author's dedication to meditation, detailing how consistent practice leads to a purified m

60. I CHERISH MEDITATION During the time I attended Luang Por's super advanced meditation workshop at Paknam, I never left the temple and was there for the entire duration. Some people went home to se

In this collection of reflections, the author shares profound insights gained from attending a meditation workshop and personal challenges faced in building a temple. The narrative emphasizes the impo

64. MEDITATION HELPS Addressing an engineer: If you run into a mental block in regards to your work, find a tranquil place to sit down and meditate. Put your mind along with thoughts about your work a

Meditation can serve as a powerful tool for addressing mental blocks and enhancing clarity in both personal and professional environments. By finding a tranquil place to meditate, individuals such as

66. POWER THROUGH MERIT Whatever we set out to accomplish in life, we must examine our personal condition as well as the condition of our merit—the “spiritual capital” that we have built. We should at

In life, it is essential to assess both our personal condition and the merit we have accumulated. Striving for greatness should be rooted in good actions rather than desires driven by greed, anger, or

67. ONE DROP AT A TIME FILLS UP A JAR Together, each tiny drop of water can fill up a big jar. Likewise, each act of good deed will fill up your "jar" of virtue. But with no good deed done at all, you

This text emphasizes the importance of small, consistent good deeds as a means of filling one's 'jar' of virtue. It highlights that personal efforts and merits shape one's fate, advocating for the pur

Support one another in achieving merit! While you are still young, use that youthful energy to support the work of Buddhism. Make a wish for your good work to bring you good merit. The more determin

This text discusses the significance of supporting one another in achieving merit within Buddhism. It emphasizes using youthful energy for good deeds and highlights that determination influences the a

76. WHAT YOU DO, YOU GET Those of you who take residence at the temple have given up your worldly attachments for the opportunity to be here. Since you have already given up so much, you should make y

In temple residency, individuals sacrifice worldly attachments for spiritual growth. It’s imperative to embrace every chore and task as a responsibility. Ignoring duties undermines the merit gained, w

78. CALL UPON MERIT FOR HELP All good work takes good planning. When I built the Buddhad­hakka Center, I had to plan everything very carefully. I knew building an alms house (reformatory) at the Buddh

This passage discusses the significance of merit in achieving success, specifically in the context of building a temple and an alms house at the Buddhadhakka Center. Drawing inspiration from the Most